Dame Prudence Margaret Leith, born on 18 February 1940, is a prominent South African restaurateur, cookery writer, novelist, and television presenter. She served as a judge on the Great British Menu for eleven years and joined The Great British Bake Off in March 2017, replacing Mary Berry when the show moved to Channel 4. Additionally, she holds the position of Chancellor at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, showcasing her influence in the culinary arts and broadcasting sectors.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 258 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Prue
wisdom, discretion
Read Full Prue Name AnalysisFebruary 18, 1940 Facts
Generation Group
Prue Leith belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Cape Town
Educated At: St Mary's School
Occupation: chef | restaurateur | celebrity chef | television presenter | celebrity | businessperson
Children: Danny Kruger
Employers: Queen Margaret University, BBC Two, Channel 4
Awards Received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for February 18, 1940
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 18, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 18, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28 Aquarius 36 | 29 Aquarius 45 | 23 Taurus 26 |
| Moon | 21 Gemini 4 | 11 Pisces 2 | 17 Leo 37 |
| Mercury | 12 Pisces 17 | 17 Pisces 45 | 14 Taurus 41 |
| Venus | 7 Aries 23 | 10 Pisces 0 | 5 Cancer 25 |
| Mars | 0 Taurus 54 | 20 Aquarius 24 | 27 Gemini 56 |
| Jupiter | 9 Aries 23 | 15 Cancer 47 | 29 Aries 30 |
| Saturn | 26 Aries 57 | 0 Aries 24 | 7 Taurus 1 |
| Uranus | 18 Taurus 13 | 27 Taurus 33 | 22 Taurus 6 |
| Neptune | 24 Virgo 49 | 0 Aries 40 | 22 Virgo 50 |
| Pluto | 1 Leo 12 | 4 Aquarius 14 | 0 Leo 49 |
| Rahu | 22 Libra 59 | 9 Pisces 36 | 18 Libra 26 |
| Ketu | 22 Aries 59 | 9 Virgo 36 | 18 Aries 26 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2026
Prue Leith's 2026 Transits to Natal Planets
- Rahu conjunction Mercury
Exact: 01 January, 2026 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 02 March, 2026 - Mars aspects Rahu
Exact: 01 April, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Venus
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 21 April, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars opposition Rahu
Exact: 11 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 21 May, 2026 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 30 July, 2026 - Jupiter trine Venus
Exact: 09 August, 2026 - Rahu conjunction Sun
Exact: 29 August, 2026 - Mars square Rahu
Exact: 18 September, 2026 - Saturn conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 18 October, 2026 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 28 October, 2026 - Mars aspects Venus
Exact: 17 December, 2026 - Jupiter trine Saturn
Exact: 17 December, 2026
